Helicopter Name	Main Rotor Diameter	Replacement Main Rotor	Replacement Tail Rotor	Replacement Parts Kit	Repair kit item #
Micro Mosquito	6.25 inches	BR-MM-ROTORSET and BR-FF-ROTORSET	BR-MM-TRP-UPG and BR-MM-TRP	BR-MM-REPKIT	45003
Micro Mosquito V5	6.25 inches	BR-MM-ROTORSET and BR-FF-ROTORSET	BR-MM-TRP-UPG	BR-MM-REPKIT	45003
Firefly	6.25 inches	BR-FF-ROTORSET and BR-MM-ROTORSET	Not available	BR-FF-REPKIT	45004
Black Ghost	5.5 inches	BR-BG-REPKIT	BR-BG-TRP	BR-BG-REPKIT	45007
The Incredible Hulk	5.5 inches	Sold with replacement parts kit	BR-BG-TRP	BR-BG-REPKIT (includes main rotors)	45007
Iron Man	5.5 inches	Sold with replacement parts kit	BR-BG-TRP	BR-BG-REPKIT (includes main rotors)	45007
Bladerunner Search and Rescue	9.5 inches	BR-SR-ROTORSET	Not available	BR-SR-REPKIT	61218
Bladerunnner 2	11.5 inches	BR-ROTORSET	BR-TRP	BR-REPKIT	40326
Bladerunner 2 channel	11.5 inches	BR-ROTORSET	Not available	BR-REPKIT	40326
Bladerunner	11.5 inches	BR-ROTORSET	BR-TRP	BR-REPKIT	40326
Bladerunner Spiderman	11.5 inches	BR-ROTORSET	Not available	Not available	Not available
Micro Nano	5.5 inches	BR-BG-REPKIT	BR-BG-TRP	BR-BG-REPKIT	45007
Bladerunner 3	9.5 inches	BR-SR-ROTORSET	Not available	BR-SR-REPKIT	61218

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This set includes four main rotors, two upper and two lower. This means that you can completely replace both rotors two times. We recommend that you get a set of main rotors when first learning to fly your RC helicopter so that you will have some replacements handy in case of a crash.

The Bladerunner replacement rotors are constructed out of durable plastic and carbon fiber to minimize damage in the event of a crash. If they do become damaged, it is generally better to replace them than to attempt a repair, but it still helps to know some basic repair tips:

• If the rotors are chipped, you can probably fix them by placing some clear tape over the chipped part. This can lead to an imbalance, so repeat this for the opposite side of the same rotor.
• A broken carbon fiber ring can sometimes be repaired with a small amount of strong glue.
• If a rotor blade is broken at the root, replacement of the damaged main rotor is the only option.

The Bladerunner replacement rotor set will fit the following RC helicopters:

• Bladerunner (original)
• Bladerunner II
• Spiderman

They will not fit the Search and Rescue version of the Bladerunner, the Firefly, or the Micro Mosquito.

Replace your Bladerunner helicopters rotor blades by following this procedure:

1. Remove the transparent tube found on top of the upper rotors (be careful not to lose it!).
2. Slide off the top rotors and the two plastic spacer tubes.
3. Slide off the bottom rotors.
4. Replace the bottom rotor and plastic spacers.
5. Align the upper rotor and push it on.
6. Push on the transparent tube that you removed in step 1.

Use the set of two main rotors to replace the main rotors on your bladerunner RC helicopter if they break, and to keep a stock of extras in case of crashes.

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Replacing the Bladerunner Rotor Blades

Purchase replacement rotor blades for your Bladerunner.

Or call: 1-800-979-9794
(Outside of North America: (306) 955-9907)

The Bladerunner rotors are held in place by a friction-fitted short, plastic “tube” located at the very top of the drive shaft. If you need to replace the rotors, remove this plastic fitting – the rotors will then simply slide off. Please note that the body of the helicopter is delicate. Use care when handling it. Be especially careful when removing or re-installing the aforementioned plastic fitting.

Note that there are plastic spacers whose purpose is to keep the rotors separated. Also note that the upper rotor is ‘keyed’ to the D-shaped drive shaft. When replacing the upper rotor, you must ensure that you orient it properly so that the D-shape of the rotor’s central opening slides onto the D-shaped drive shaft in the correct orientation. This should not require much force to do when the parts are correctly oriented. The lower rotor is also keyed to the drive shaft but instead of a D-shaped opening it uses a castellated nut whose ridges interlock with those of the drive shaft.

Repairing the Bladerunner rotor blades

If a Bladerunner rotor blade breaks or cracks it is usually possible to repair it with a piece of transparent tape. Cut a ¼” by 1″ (6 x 25mm) piece of tape. Gently hold the blade in place while you apply the tape to the blade. Wrap the tape around the leading (front) edge of the blade and make sure that it covers both the top and bottom surfaces of the blade in the damaged area. It is important that you keep the blade straight when you apply the tape. Also, please note that if you use too much tape you may need to put some on the opposite blade as well, in order to keep the blades in balance. Another tip that you may want to try is to put some tape around the leading edges of the blades, especially at the tip, as a protection in case the rotors should come in contact with something during flight or in a crash.

The rotors are tilted and not level

When the Bladerunner rotors are not spinning it is quite normal for the rotors to rest in a tilted position. This is normal even if they are properly balanced. In stationary flight (hover) the rotors will level out. However, if you start to fly forward the lower rotor will usually tilt sideways. This is due to aerodynamic and gyroscopic forces and is necessary to maintain stability.

“UnSquishing” the BladeRunner’s body shell

If you ’squish’ or dent the body/canopy of the BladeRunner, you can easily pull it back into shape. Simply attach a piece of adhesive tape to the area where the body is impacted and then use that to pull it back into shape.

Straightening flattened landing gear

If the Bladerunner landing gear bends after too many hard landings. CAREFULLY bend the gear back to a suitable shape. Try not to bend the gear too much at the upper, pre-bent angle since that is where the gear is most likely to fail. Better to put a gradual bend into the entire length of the “legs”.

If the BladeRunner keeps turning in one direction

Obviously you should first try to trim it with the trim tab located on the transmitter. If this doesn’t fully correct the problem you can try to increase the pitch angle of the blades on one of the rotors (see below) by GENTLY bending the trailing edges of the blades as follows:

If the heli turns to the left
bend down the rear (trailing edges) of the upper rotor blades

If the heli turns to the right
bend down the rear (trailing edges) of the lower rotor blades

Please do not expect the BladeRunner to remain in perfect trim. The temperature of the motors and shafts etc varies during flight so the trim tends to drift a bit.

Even after you adjust the trim, you may still need to compensate left or right to keep the helicopter steady.

Note for advanced pilots:
It is in fact better to adjust the rotor blades rather than move the transmitter-based trim lever because you will get a few extra seconds of flight time and better performance. At full throttle the overall output from the motors is actually reduced when you apply trim or rudder stick. This is because the motors are already at 100% and to turn, the only thing the software can do is to reduce the speed of one of the motors. The other motor is at 100% and can not increase; therefore the combined output is lowered. If you need full trim in one direction, this means that one of your motors will never get up to 100%.

BladeRunner tipping over during takeoff

Launch the BladeRunner from flat, smooth surfaces – only. When taking off, briskly move the throttle stick forward to get the BladeRunner airborne quickly, then, reduce throttle a bit to prevent it from shooting skywards. Do NOT let the helicopter sit on the ground with the rotors spinning at partial power – this will almost certainly cause the helicopter to tip over due to uncompensated torque effects and gyroscopic precession.

If for some reason the helicopter tips over or crashes it is important to stop the rotors immediately by pulling the throttle stick to DOWN (to the ‘off’ position). Stopping the rotors while the throttle stick is not in the ‘off’ position could damage the motor brushes or the battery fuse.

How much space do I need to fly my Bladerunner?

At least a mid-sized living room, clear of any obstructions is needed. Be sure to keep the BladeRunner away from walls, ceiling and other fixtures. The Bladerunner creates its own turbulence and because it is very sensitive to wind and turbulence (any kind of moving air) it is difficult to control when it is too close to the floor or near static objects. In fact it will seem to get “sucked” towards walls and ceilings. If this happens, reduce power immediately to prevent damage to the rotor system. Do NOT try to “power” out of the suction effect.

What about ceiling fans and air-conditioners?
The Bladerunner is very sensitive to wind and turbulence (any kind of moving air) and it can easily become unstable if you are attempting to fly it in a room with ceiling fans or air-conditioner systems which create turbulence. Because of this sensitivity to any kind of moving air, the Bladerunner can not be operated outdoors.

The Bladerunner’s tail rotor is tilted (or angled)

This is quite normal and does not influence on the stability of the helicopter. You should not try to change the angle of the motor. If the small yellow propeller itself is deformed and not spinning properly you could try to gently bend the propeller to be perpendicular to the motor shaft. Replacement Bladerunner tail propellers can be purchased at our Web site.

The Bladerunner tail rotor is not spinning when I operate the right hand stick (FWD/REV)

With the helicopter on the ground, initialize the transmitter by moving the throttle stick up a bit and then down again. Now test the Bladerunner tail motor by pushing the right stick up or down. If the tail motor does not start, try to turn it by hand while you hold full forward on the right stick. If the motor starts, run it at full speed for one minute and then reverse it by pulling the right stick to full reverse. Run the tail motor for another minute. Stop it and test again. If it still does not start by itself, repeat the procedure. If you are not able to start the tail motor it is still possible to fly your Bladerunner helicopter with almost full control and have a lot of fun.

How long will the Bladerunner fly?

This very much depends on the condition of your Bladerunner internal lipo battery. Normal flight times are 2-3 minutes and up. If you are able to fly for more than 4 minutes you should land and let the motors cool down for a few minutes before you take to the air again. If you are looking to increase the flight time of your Bladerunner and are comfortable soldering why not purchase one of our Upgraded BladeRunner High Performance Li Poly Batteries that offer almost twice the flight time.

The charging takes much longer than 20 minutes.

The weight of the Bladerunner can vary a little and this will influence your flight times. If you are able to fly for about 4-5 minutes, a full charge will take 20-30 minutes. However, if you are able to fly for more than one flight, resulting in longer total flight times – the charging time will also increase, up to 45-60 minutes.

What are the Bladerunner Warranty details?

The BladeRunner has a 30 day warranty. The warranty applies to manufacturing defects only. Broken parts due to use are not covered. If your BladeRunner does have a manufacturing defect, make sure that you include your receipt
when you return it for a replacement. Otherwise, the warranty does not apply. All returned products will be tested and inspected to verify the manufacturing defect. In the event that a defect is not found, all costs incurred on the shipping of the product will become the responsibility of the sender. Please see our RMA returns policy for further information.

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The BladeRunner’s transmitter has an internal lithium-polymer battery charger with a built-in cable and connector, which is used to recharge the helicopter. The transmitter uses household AC current to power the built-in charger circuit via a DC adapter, and a 9V alkaline battery to power the transmitter circuit.

The controls are similar to high-end model helicopters so the Bladerunner is great for learning to operate those horrendously expensive models without making a huge dollar commitment. The BladeRunner is built to withstand minor crashes such as bumping into walls and furniture. The Bladerunner tail rotor is intentionally very small in order to keep the forward / backward speed low – thus making the helicopter easy to fly and to give you lots of time to react. The ring around the small tail propeller is a safety feature, but it also slows down the speed of the tail propeller to keep the forward / backward speed low. For instructions on how to use the controls, charge the flight battery and fly the Bladerunner please refer to the Bladerunner Instruction Manual.

Many different versions of the Bladerunner have came out over the years. The concept of a small, easy to fly, indoor, electric rc helicopter with coaxial rotor blades remains the building block of all Bladerunner Series RC helicopters. Some Bladerunner varients include the Bladerunner I, the Bladerunner II, the Bladerunner Mini Search & Rescue, the Bladerunner SpiderMan, the Micro Mosquito and the FireFly.

Draganfly Innovations Inc. sells a complete line of Bladerunner replacement parts and rotor blades, Bladerunner Mini parts and rotor blades as well as Firefly & Micro Mosquito parts & rotor blades.

We also recommend reading this post: What Replacement Rotor Blades Do I Need to Fix My Interactive Toy Indoor RC Helicopter?

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When learning to fly remote control helicopters crashes do happen. Hard landings or unfortunate encounters with a family pet or ceiling fan are all part of learning to fly indoor R/C helicopters. Luckily, spare parts are available and are very easy to replace.

There are a number of different electric radio control helicopters on the market and it is important to have the right part. Listed below are the different helicopters available from Interactive Toys with the approximate diameter (from one side to the other) of the rotor that will help you find the correct part.

Micro Mosquito Micro Indoor Helicopter
Rotor Diameter – approx 6 ¼” (Black fins) Will fit the FireFly
Buy Micro Mosquito Rotor Blades at RCTOys.com
Buy Micro Mosquito Tail Rotor Propeller at RCToys.com

FireFly Micro Indoor R/C Helicopter
Rotor Diameter – approx 6 ¼” (Red fins) Will fit the Micro Mosquito
Buy Firefly Rotor Blades at RCToys.com

Black Ghost Mini Infrared Indoor R/C Helicopter
Rotor Diameter – approx 140 mm Will fit the Black Ghost only
Buy Black Ghost Rotor Blades at RCToys.com
Buy Black Ghost Tail Propellers at RCToys.com

BladeRunner Series BladeRunner Indoor R/C Helicopter (BladeRunner 1)
Rotor Diameter – approx 11 ½” (Black fins) Will fit the BladeRunner 2
Buy Bladerunner Rotor Blades at RCToys.com
Buy Bladerunner Tail Propellers at RCToys.com

BladeRunner Series BladeRunnerII Indoor R/C Helicopter (BladeRunner 2)
Rotor Diameter – approx 11 ½” (Black fins, new style) Will fit the BladeRunner 1
Buy Bladerunner II Rotor Blades at RCToys.com
Buy Bladerunner II Tail Rotors at RCToys.com

Spider-Man 3 BladeRunner Indoor RC Rescue Helicopter (BladeRunner 2)
Rotor Diameter – approx 11 ½” (Red fins, new style) Will fit the BladeRunner 1

Bladerunner 3, Bladerunner III Discovery Channel, BladeRunner Series Extreme Mini (Rescue) BladeRunner RC Helicopter (Search & Rescue Helicopter)
Rotor Diameter – approx 8 ½” (Black fins) Unique Rotors. Not compatible with Bladerunner I, II, Spider-Man, Firefly or Micro Mosquito Rotors. Will be available in the near future from Draganfly Innovations.
Buy Bladerunner3 & Mini (Search & Rescue) Rotor Blades at RCToys.com

Where To Buy Replacement Rotor Blades:

Buy Replacement rotor sets for the Micro Mosquito and the Firefly here

Buy Replacement rotors for the Bladerunner 1, the BladeRunner 2, and the Spider-Man 3 Rescue Helicopter here

Buy Replacement rotors for the Bladerunner Black Ghost here

Buy Bladerunner 3, Bladerunner III Discovery Channel, Bladerunner Mini and Search & Rescue rotors here.

Get your Interactive Toy Concepts Bladerunner, Micro Mosquito and Firefly replacement r c helicopter rotor blades at Draganfly Innovations Inc. www.rctoys.com.

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Once you are sure the Bladerunner’s battery needs to be replaced it is a fairly simple process. You will need a soldering iron, some solder and a few pieces of tape. This is the best way to install a new battery for a Bladerunner I and a Bladerunner II RC Helicopters:

1. To install a new battery you will need to remove the body from the helicopter to access the internal components.
2. The Bladerunner will have either a foam or plastic body which will have to be cut to remove it.
   • The foam body will have a vertical seam which can be cut open with either a hobby or utility knife.
   • The plastic body can be cut open either at the horizontal seam at the bottom or by cutting it vertically front to back.
3. Once the body is removed you will find the battery near the front of the helicopter it is flat and silver, approximately 2″x 1.5″ in size.
4. There will be two wires connecting the battery to the main circuit board, these will need to be un-soldered from the battery.
5. With these wires removed the battery can be taken out of the helicopter, it is held in with a few pieces of clear tape that can be cut or peeled off.
6. The replacement battery can be held in with any kind of tape.
7. When soldering the new battery the power wires please ensure that the red wire is connected to the battery terminal labeled with the “+” and the black wire is to the terminal labeled with a “-”. Connecting this backwards will cause damage to the battery and circuit board. Be careful to not short out the two battery terminals as it will damage the battery and may cause fire.
8. You will notice that the original battery also had a small circuit board connected to it, this is to prevent an overdischarge on the battery. It is not necessary on the new battery however it can be soldered and applied to the new replacement battery to help prevent damage.
9. Once the battery is in place the body can be re-installed using scotch tape or glue.

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1. Remove the semi transparent stopper from the top of the rotor shaft.
2. The top rotor, the 2 spacers, and the bottom rotor should pull off the rotor shaft from the top.
3. Install your new bottom rotor. It will be the rotor with the longer stem at the bottom with the notch in it. It will mesh with the gear that sticks out.
4. Slide on your spacers.
5. Slide on your top rotor. There is a notch in the rotor, so make sure it lines up with the rotor shaft.
6. Put on the stopper tube, and you are ready to fly!

Hint, Keep all small items in a small bowl or jar so you can find them again and they don’t get lost.

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How to check if your Bladerunner’s rotor shaft is loose

You can check to see if your main rotor shaft is loose by firmly grasping the helicopter on the top and bottom of the canopy and moving the rotor shaft up and down. There should be at the most 1/16th of an inch of movement of the rotor shaft. If there is no play the rotor shaft, it will not spin freely. You can tighten up the rotor shaft by gently pushing down on the top of the main gears inside of the canopy while supporting the base of the rotor shaft on the corner of a table. If you tighten up the rotor shaft too much, and it does not spin freely, you can loosen it up by pushing down on the bottom of the helicopter (when it is upside down) while supporting the rotor shaft on a solid surface.

Where to find Bladerunner Replacement Parts

Draganfly Innovations Inc. sells Bladerunner RC helicopter replacement parts. Shop online or order by phone 1-800-979-9794.

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1. your main rotor shaft is loose and the gears are not meshing properly
2. a gear has fallen out of place inside your helicopter

First, check to see if your main rotor shaft is loose

You can do this by firmly grasping the helicopter on the top and bottom of the Bladerunner’s canopy and moving the rotor shaft up and down. There should be at the most 1/16th of an inch play. If there is no play the rotor shaft will not spin freely. You can tighten up the rotor shaft by gently pushing down on the top of the main gears while supporting the base of the rotor shaft on the corner of a table. If you tighten up the rotor shaft too much, and it does not spin freely, you can loosen it off by pushing down on the bottom of the main helicopter while supporting the rotor shaft on a solid surface.

If the top rotor still doesn’t spin

If the rotor shaft is in proper position and the top rotor still does not spin, then there is a gear inside of your helicopter which has popped loose. To repair this, you will have to remove the canopy. To remove the canopy, cut off the seam joining the top and bottom parts of the canopy. You should now be able to remove the canopy from the helicopter. You should now see a gear that has fallen loose, as well as a small metal pin which holds the gear in place. Using a piece of sandpaper, roughen up the bottom of the pin then use a small drop of glue to help hold the pin in place. You can now put the canopy back on using a few small pieces of scotch tape.

Finding Bladerunner RC Helicopter Replacement Parts

Draganfly Innovations Inc. carries a full line of replacement parts for your Bladerunner RC helicopter. Shop online or order by phone 1-800-979-9794.

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If the Bladerunner RC helicopter continues to spin with the trim fully maxed out, you can remedy this easily:
Bladerunner Spins to the Left:
If the helicopter is spinning to the left, you will have to adjust the top rotor blades by bending more pitch into them. This is done by carefully bending the trailing (back) edge of the individual blades down.

Bladerunner Spins to the Right:
If the helicopter is spinning to the right, you can adjust the bottom rotor blades by bending more pitch into those blades. Use very light pressure to gradually bend the blades.

We also sell replacement rotor blades for all makes of Bladerunners.

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